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Rider killed, another injured in Polson-area crash

Rider killed, another injured in Polson-area crash

POLSON, Mont. — A 58-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash south of Polson Saturday night. The crash happened around 8:59 p.m. April 18 on Montana Highway 35 near mile marker 16 in Lake County, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. Troopers say two motorcycles were

Great Falls funeral procession for Chief Hovland to affect traffic

Great Falls funeral procession for Chief Hovland to affect traffic

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A community traffic advisory from the Great Falls Fire Rescue, announced traffic impacts in Great Falls on Saturday, April 18, for the funeral procession honoring Chief Karsten Hovland. Emergency vehicles, semi-trucks, farm equipment and other apparatus will gather Saturday morning. Beginning around 8:00 a.m.

WWII soldier's remains return to Butte after eight decades overseas

UPDATE: April 15 at 11:00 p.m. The remains of Private Harry Bordner returned to Butte Wednesday night after more than 80 years. At 6:30 p.m., a C-130 carrying Bordner's body landed at Bert Mooney Airport. A funeral service for Bordner is scheduled for

Missoula volunteers set for Clark Fork River cleanup this weekend

Missoula, Mont. — Volunteers in Missoula were set to head to the Clark Fork River this upcoming weekend for the annual river cleanup. Participants were expected to gather along the river, including near Caras Park, to pick up debris and help protect local water systems. The Clark Fork Coalition said volunteers

How fake job posts can cost job seekers money

How fake job posts can cost job seekers money

MONTANA — Fake job listings have been targeting people searching online for work and officials said those scams could lead to stolen information and financial loss. Experts said scam posts were showing up on social media and popular job sites, often advertising quick pay or flexible remote work. They said the

Flathead County sells half of new jail bonds in 10 minutes

KALISPELL, MT — Flathead County raised $95 million through a bond sale to help build a new jail and replace its overcrowded current facility. The county issued the bonds at $5,000 each. Voters approved the sale in November. Municipal bonds like these are debt sold by a local government to

Belgrade Library Adds New Fees For Private Community Room Rentals

Belgrade Library Adds New Fees For Private Community Room Rentals

BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade’s library has started charging new fees for private rentals of its community room after the City Council approved a new master fee schedule last Tuesday. For groups that want to use the community room to host private events, renting the space in the Belgrade Library now